County Councillor for Gartree
Kibworth Tip Opening Changes
From 30 September, the new opening days for the Kibworth and Market Harborough Recycling and Waste Sites will begin.
Kibworth will change to be open four days a week on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Market Harborough open three days a week on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays.
Applications Open for Next Year’s School Places
Parents and carers with children due to start primary or secondary school for the first time in Leicestershire next year (autumn 2025) can apply for their places from September 1.
Applications for children moving from primary to secondary need to be made by Thursday 31 October, while first-time primary applications and applications for transfers between infant and junior schools need to be in by Wednesday 15 January 2025.
Applications for 2025/26 can be made at : http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/admissions where there is also information about county schools and hints and tips on applying.
Deborah Taylor, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and families, said: “We know that choosing the right school is very important, which is why we have included lots of information about the process and details about county schools on our website.
“From this year, you will be able to select up to five school preferences. We recommend you apply for at least three, including one in your catchment area, to give yourself the best chance of securing a place for your child at a local school.
“There is no automatic entry for any school, so it is very important for applications to be made before the closing dates.”
Free Play Sessions Offered During Autumn Months For Families
Free sessions including messy play, language workshops and sensory fun are being held around Leicestershire’s Family Hub centres.
Parents and carers of 0–2-year-olds are being welcomed with their little ones, and their pre-school age siblings, to the events which will take place between 2 September -18 December across the county.
The bookable sessions have been organised as part of Leicestershire County council’s Family Hubs Start for Life Initiative, which helps to give parents and carers a deeper understanding of how they can aid their child’s development through simple and fun activities.
Start for Life will feature several types of session, focusing on creative play, language and communication skills, and sensory experiences.
- ‘Let’s Get Messy’ – a creative session providing fun for children and parents alike whilst also sharing tips on how messy plan can encourage a child’s development.
- ‘Tip Top Talkers’ – offers a unique workshop for parents/carers and children to come together and learn some tips on how to improve language and communication skills.
- ‘Little Senses’ sessions provide fun activities for you and your child to explore their senses and encourage all round brain development.
Booking is open now for the free sessions, taking place at Family Hubs across Leicestershire (nearest are Market Harborough or Oadby), find out more and book a place at a Family Hub visit the Family Hub website at www.familyhubsleicestershire.org.uk
Kibworth Scouts
